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3M™ Temflex™ Vinyl Electrical Tape 165
Data Sheet
October 2020
Properties
Notes:
1. In accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
2. In accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
3. ASTM D1000 Test Method - properties measured at room temperature 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise stated
Product Description
3M Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 165 is a 6-mil thick, multi-purpose flame-retardant vinyl
insulating tape available in 10 colors. It is designed to perform in ambient temperatures up to
194°F (90°C). The tape is conformable for cold weather application down to 32°F (0°C). It has
excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acid, copper corrosion and varying weather
conditions. The combination of an elastic PVC backing and pressure-sensitive rubber-based
adhesive provides electrical and mechanical protection with minimum bulk.
• Suitable for moderate indoor & weather protected outdoor uses
• For residential, commercial and manufacturing (OEM) environments
• Color-coding for phase identification, wire marking and safety
• Electrical insulation for wire and cable splices rated up to 600 volts
• Harnessing and bundling of wires and cables
• Wire pulling and fishing
Physical Properties
Value
Imperial (Metric)
Electrical Properties
Value
Imperial (Metric)
Temperature Rating - UL 510
1
176°F (80°C)
Voltage Rating
UL 510
1
CSA
2
600 V
1000 V
Temperature Rating
CSA - C22.2 No. 197
2
32°F (0°C)
194°F (90°C)
Dielectric Strength
3
- Minimum
Standard Condition
After Humidity Conditioning
1000 V/mil (40 kV/mm)
90% of std.
Color - Visual
Black, Blue, Brown, Gray,
Green, Orange, Red, Purple,
White, Yellow
Insulation Resistance
3
- Minimum
(High Humidity Method)
1x10
6
megohms
Flame Retardant - UL 510
Pass
Mechanical Properties
Value
Imperial (Metric)
Thickness
3
- Nominal
6 mils (0.152 mm)
Adhesion to Steel
3
- Minimum
18 oz/in (2.0 N/cm)
Adhesion to Backing
3
- Minimum
18 oz/in (2.0 N/cm)
Breaking Strength
3
- Minimum
13 lb/in (23 N/cm)
Elongation
3
- Nominal
200%
Agency Approvals &
Self Certifications
• UL Listed: UL 510 Standard “Insulating Tape”, Category OANZ, File No. E129200
• CSA Listed: C22.2 No.197 “PVC Insulating Tape”, File No. 048769, Class 9052-02
• For Regulatory information including RoHS, REACH, please visit www.3M.com/regs